A life in the garden

As the days gently shorten and a whisper of autumn chills the morning air, September on the allotment is a truly magical time. It’s a month of duality: a joyous rush to gather the last of summer’s bou

October on the plot brings glowing sunsets, stubborn weeds and a harvest worth the backache – a month for reflection and plotting next year’s triumphs

The next few weeks are a crucial time, says Lucy Hutchings , to make the most of this season and prepare for the coming year

By the time we get to this point in the season, I’m ready for a good clear-up in the garden. The sense of order that’s come from trimming the hedges and cutting down the meadow has lingered, becoming

After summer’s golden show, gardener Poppy Okotcha surrenders to the slumbering wind-down of autumn in the second of our seasonal celebrations

October is the golden month, with autumn leaves falling like confetti, pumpkins curing on the vine, and the last of the orchard fruits ready to be picked and cherished. Towards the end of the month, a